What are foo dogs made of?

Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.

What is the meaning of foo dogs?

What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.

Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.

What do Chinese foo dogs represent?

Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

Coral Foo Dog

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Blue and White Lucky Foo Dog and Coral Chinoiserie Porcelain Table Lamp

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base. Classic urn vase shaped body is decorated with Chinese motifs, foo dogs and blue coral. Lamp

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Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

$1,350

H 11.42 in Dm 4.73 in

Antique Chinese Coral Red Lions Foo Dog Calligraphy Hat Stand Vase Qing c.1911

Located in Richmond, CA

quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small dancing lions/foo dogs

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60s-70s Modernist 18k Carved Coral, Onyx and Diamond Foo Dog Bracelet

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60s-70s Modernist 18k Carved Coral, Onyx and Diamond Foo Dog Bracelet

Located in Birmingham, AL

The magnificent bracelet prominently features 2 pieces of carved coral in the design of a foo dog

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Pair of Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps on Coral Stone Bases, circa 1960

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Pair of Ceramic Foo Dog Lamps on Coral Stone Bases, circa 1960

By Michael Taylor

Located in Camden, ME

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Silver Cat/Foo Dog from King of Bali

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Silver Cat/Foo Dog from King of Bali

Located in Sarasota, FL

This sterling silver (high .925-.975) Cat/Foo Dog with cabochon semi-presoius sapphire stone eyes

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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures

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Sapphire, Coral, Sterling Silver

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Questions About Coral Foo Dog

What are foo dogs made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
What is the meaning of foo dogs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
Is a foo dog a lion?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.